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As a newlywed in 1838 (just married to Anna Murray), escaped slave Frederick Bailey was staying with caterers Mary and Nathan Johnson in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and had used their last name on his marriage license. According to Frederick's autobiography, Nathan suggested that he take on the last name of Douglass, from a character in Sir Walter Scott's poem The Lady of the Lake.
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Does Frederick Douglass have a middle name?
Frederick Douglass does in fact have a middle name but it is in his real name. After escaping slavery he changed it to what he is known by, Frederick Douglass. His actual name is Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey.
How does Frederick Douglass tone change when he arrives in Baltimore?
He shows more emotion.
How tall was Frederick Douglass?
Frederick Douglass was 6 feet 2 inches tall.
What was Frederick Douglass kids names?
Rosetta Douglass, Lewis Henry Douglass, Frederick Douglass, Jr., Charles Remond Douglass, and Annie Douglass.
What is Frederick Douglass Academy's motto?
Frederick Douglass Academy's motto is 'Without struggle there is no progress.'.
What was Frederick Douglass' Mom name?
Frederick Douglass' mom's name was Harriet Bailey.
Does Frederick Douglass have a middle name?
Frederick Douglass does in fact have a middle name but it is in his real name. After escaping slavery he changed it to what he is known by, Frederick Douglass. His actual name is Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey.
Why did Stephen A. Douglas change his name?
He didn't want to be confused with Frederick Douglass.
What was the name of Frederick Douglass' AutoBiography?
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
How was the name of the woman who taught Frederick Douglass to read was connected to Frederick Douglass?
Mrs. Auld
What was Frederick Douglass whole name?
Frederick Douglas real name was Frederick agustus Washington bailey later it became Frederick Douglas
What does Douglass have to do with lady of the lake?
When he moved to New Bedford as a freeman he change his name from Frederick Johnson to Frederick Douglass. His friend Mr. Johnson sugested this name because he had been recently reading Lady of the Lake.
What is Frederick Douglass' wifes name?
Anna Murray Douglass
Where did Frederick Douglass get his name?
That is his real name.
What strategies does Frederick Douglass use to convince people of the need for change?
the strategies of th Frederick Douglass is dramatic life.
What was Frederick Douglass first wife name?
Ann Murray Douglass
Did Frederick Douglass change his name prior to becoming famous?
Yes he did it based on a book and it was after he fled slavery
